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SCB Perioperative Services Certified Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified)

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jul 09, 2025
SCB Perioperative Services Certified Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) SCB Perioperative Services Certified Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) Hiring Department: SCB Perioperative Services Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1036041 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: M-F Variable Start Times Shift: Days # of Positions: 2 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: 7/22/2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $24.83 - 38.41 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary A Medical Assistant is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The MA provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence-Based Practice, Relationship-Based Care, and standards of medical assistant excellence into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self, and colleagues, the medical assistant is an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals. Will also adhere to the mission, vision, and goals of the Specialty Care Building (SCB). Duties & Responsibilities Contacting patients before surgery to review their health history, medications, and allergies, as well as provide specific pre-operative instructions. These calls also involve assessing the patient's overall health status and ensuring they are prepared for their procedure. Maintains medical records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, reviews and prepares EHR to ensure completeness prior to patient surgery/exam, obtains missing documentation, documents medical visits, observations, and related activities Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, provision of instructions, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint. Obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information Administration of basic tests per healthcare provider, such as EKG, spirometry, pulmonary function test, audiometry test, Snellen and Titmus vision tests. Informing the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas. Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training, and skill level. Responds to patient inquiries (both in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff based on the nature of the inquiry. Transports or accompanies patients as directed Indirect Patient Care Tasks: Under the direct supervision of a clinical staff nurse and following MD orders, completes requisitions for scheduling, diagnostic tests/procedures. Assists in the collection and processing of patient specimens. Performs and documents point-of-care specimen testing. Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required. Schedules and coordinates patient appointments/surgery. Checks patients in and out, requisitions charts/studies, registers patients, and activates accounts according to hospital procedures. Records lab data. Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions. Performs related duties as assigned. Patient Needs Focus: Recognizes needs, physical characteristics, and behavior of a variety of age groups and special needs of patients Participates or assists with initiatives to promote effective process design, development, and implementation of EHR and other technologies; participates in improvement projects and on assigned committees Performs necessary follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information; records lab data. Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements, including but not limited to ordering, stocking, and monitoring usage of linen, forms, and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care supplies; sterilization of equipment. Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate. Taking patient histories and vital signs: Recording medical histories, symptoms, and vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate. Preparing patients for examinations Minimum Qualifications High school graduation or equivalent. Possession of a current/valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution. The approved certifying boards include; American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCTI) and/or National Health career Association (NHA). Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification. Preferred Qualifications Telephone Triage Bilingual Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16428?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-c8579a1e7585fe43aec34fbb8fe7b15c